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I see that your thread has been derailed by an equally-interesting topic, but I'll do my best to answer your question regarding resale purchases: Generally, you are able to switch to any agent you wish, at nearly any time. If you are unhappy with your service from your existing agent, you can...

You can change agents if you wish, but unfortunately you can't move your broker co-op over to another agent that might be offering you a better rebate, if that is your underlying question. This policy protects builders against multiple agents claiming that they've provided "procuring cause" and...

Fact: 2015 is the year of the (Wooden) Sheep. Plan accordingly. -IR2

You're welcome.

I coach one of the youth travel teams here in Irvine. Feel free to PM me with questions. -IR2

Those guys eat, sleep, and die for the gig. Pretty well documented that their stress level has negative impact on nearly every aspect of their lives outside of football. I think it's also why you see former NFL coaches move to be lower-paid "analysts" on TV (Madden, Chucky, Ditka, Green, Dungy...

Making "noises" is common in the water heaters and not necessarily a sign of problems. You may just need to flush it, which is an easy DIY job for ANYONE. Doing this can double/triple the appliance's expected lifetime. However, if there are signs of leaks (drips, oxidation, or corrosion)...

Thanks for the props, and I also agree that Chris is a good agent, but I believe the OP was asking in general and likely not in this local area. -IR2

Some important items I'd ask about. My .02c: 1. Communication - if the agent is lousy at communicating with you, move on. 2. Experience - how long has the agent been in real estate, and is this their full-time job or only a part-time commitment? This is significant because it makes a difference...

Another year, and another opportunity to send the very finest tidings to your fellow net-dwellers. For SGIP: an excellent quad For Farmmmie: a bowl victory For usc: an appropriate license plate For IHO: the 20-car garage For qwerty: a place to rest the bat For myself: a day off, at...

Absolutely call your builder's service line. Be nice to them and let them know that you've got a problem. They should definitely take care of it for you. As daedalus accurately pointed out... electricity kills. -IR2

McRib is still better than my guilty pleasure: the Costco Dog. (When PS9 scolded me about this one, I had to re-evaluate some of my dining choices.)

Reviving an older thread to post a new listing... If you know of anyone looking for a 4-bedroom detached home in Irvine, this is the lowest current offering (and in excellent condition). According to my sources, this tract and location are TalkIrvine Approved?. 24 League, Irvine, CA 92602...

Not to throw salt in the wound, but I did cut a check for $16K today for a new owner in OH. I also agree with the above sentiments. My grandfather owned a grocery store on the LB Peninsula when I was growing up (at Ocean and 62nd, which has been converted into a couple of condo complexes)...

Getting back to the original question of "is sharing broker co-op with buyer typical?" I'd have to speculate that the answer is generally "no" so don't kick yourself over it. But there are a wide number of agents that do, so you can plan for it when the next time comes up. Some takeaways: 1...

If they are choosing to use the old forms, they can, and as you guessed, the old terms are still valid. If buyer and seller agree as part of those terms that the seller pays for the report and all section 1 repairs, then that is what is agreed to. If the seller subsequently refuses to pay for...

To answer your question: There is no "acceptable industry standard" and it can vary from a flat fee to a full 6% commission. It all depends upon what you want, and what you both agree is fair. To answer your question: More work? Probably zero. To answer the unasked question: More liability...

In the professional RE industry, we've had a significant change in the latest RPA that came out this past month. One of several major changes is the elimination of the WPA (wood pest addendum) that was typically associated with the agreement. Why was this changed, and how is this better? For...

For those of you that may be looking, or that know someone looking for an upscale Irvine lease, I have a client that has put their home up for rent. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3300sqft $4800/month 26 Native Trails, Irvine, CA  92618 Tour here Thank you! -IrvineRealtor

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